GRE Word List
JUXTAPOSE
to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| lewd | obscene |
| parameter | an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves) |
| brisk | keenly alert : lively |